(a)
It is unlawful for any State or local government agency to deny to any
individual any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law because of such
individual's refusal to disclose his social security account number.

The provisions of this
subsection shall not apply with respect to:

(1)
Any disclosure which is required or permitted by federal statute, or

(2)
The disclosure of a social security number to any State or local agency
maintaining a system of records in existence and operating before January 1,
1975, if such disclosure was required under statute or regulation adopted prior
to such date to verify the identity of an individual.

(b)
Any State or local government agency which requests an individual to disclose
his social security account number shall inform that individual whether that
disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by what statutory or other authority such
number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it. (2001-256, s. 1; 2001-487, s.
87.)